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Ireland men’s side lost out on penalties after Canada scored late equaliser in Vancouver

Goalkeeper McFerran the hero after dramatic penalty shootout against Canada

Late penalty conceded against Canada will cost Ireland place at Tokyo Olympics

Ireland team coach Sean Dancer says Canada are a good side and should not be underestimated

South Africa rampant in first half as Josh Larsen is latest player to see red in Japan

‘Kiwi commentary is the best commentary. The sense of superiority is constant and absolute’

The All Blacks defied the humid conditions for their second win in as many matches

The seven-try haul from Conor O’Shea’s side matched that of Sunday’s win over Namibia

Irish underage international will play against Italy

A look at all 20 of the finalised squads bidding to lift the Webb Ellis Cup in November

Victory over Hong Kong secured a RWC place with Namibia match looking finely poised

World Champions and South Africa look sure to qualify from uncompetitive group

Ireland, ranked 16th, have set the target of getting out of a tough group in London

Side will be content with outcome of campaign after losing just one of their four games

Craig Fulton’s side conceded first goal but rallied to secure comfortable 4-1 victory

3,500 fill the UCD Bowl to see tournament hosts battle their way to Australia win

Ireland head coach wary of a New Zealand backlash ahead of Saturday’s showdown

Preview: Ireland v Canada Venue: Aviva Stadium. Kick-off: 7.15pm. Live Sky Sports 3

Cian Healy, Seán O’Brien to start alongside Garry Ringrose with five uncapped players on bench

Hockey team faces Canada at Stormont on Thursday in the first of four matches

Scoreless draw with Canada concludes successful two-week stint in South Africa

Olympic year starts in promising style with a deserved victory in Cape Town

The game will be the opening test of the November Guinness Series

Number Eight Mihai Macovei scores two second-half tries as forwards lead the way

‘Cuddles’ seen the funny side of things - not too sure the French players did though

Joe Schmidt will be encouraged by French vulnerability in cracking encounter

Thierry Dusautoir insists Canada game is not just ‘dress rehearsal’ for Ireland match

Louis Picamoles rested as boss Philippe Saint-André makes four changes

Jacques Brunel’s men endure physical encounter but tougher test awaits against Ireland

Canada claim losing bonus point with brave display at Elland Road

Sergio Parisse not ready to return but waits on wings for Ireland

Canucks skipper Tyler Ardron recalled to the side for Pool D fixture at Elland Road

Ireland coach keen to maintain continuity and cohesion while maximising squad

Coach confirms that Darren Cave will be involved against Romania

Few signs of nerves for Joe Schmidt’s side as curtain comes up on Ireland’s World Cup campaign

Joe Schmidt’s men look to lay down marker and erase those pre-tournament problems

‘No-one wants to be seen as a goon. I’ve done some stupid things on the field, but a lot of people have too’

Ireland centre emerged just as rugby fraternity fretted over Brian O’Driscoll successor

Extent of Connacht centre’s injury will be revealed at Thursday’s team announcement

Unlike 2007, Ireland must start with a quality performance, says forwards coach